May 2019
I miss Sam.
Sammy...
My best mate.
We'd hang out all day,
And talk on the phone 'til late.
Sammy really was that great.
But before my eyes,
It seemed as though he was vanishing.
I wish I could pull him back.
Why didn't I grab him?
Why didn't I tell him
He was more than an A-grade student?#
He was an A* lad.
Aglow with glee,
And so, so chirpy.
But the bluebirds and parrots won't visit him.
Instead, blackbirds and pigeons flock,
Grazing at his grave.
I can't visit his room anymore.
But I imagine vividly
His workload piling up,
As he tumbled further down.
Why did I let this happen,
And of all people,
To Sam?
Sammy...
My best mate.
We'd hang out all day,
And talk on the phone 'til late.
Sammy really was that great.
But before my eyes,
It seemed as though he was vanishing.
I wish I could pull him back.
Why didn't I grab him?
Why didn't I tell him
He was more than an A-grade student?#
He was an A* lad.
Aglow with glee,
And so, so chirpy.
But the bluebirds and parrots won't visit him.
Instead, blackbirds and pigeons flock,
Grazing at his grave.
I can't visit his room anymore.
But I imagine vividly
His workload piling up,
As he tumbled further down.
Why did I let this happen,
And of all people,
To Sam?
Sam is a figment of my imagination, but his story is faced by many every exam season. Whichever type of exam you're taking, whether they're GCSEs, A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, SATs, ACTs, or something else, remember to look after yourself and others around you. We can get through it all together.
If you're struggling, do seek help. You can find helplines for your region on www.befrienders.org.
If you're struggling, do seek help. You can find helplines for your region on www.befrienders.org.
